Canon Center Pinch Lens Caps Now Shipping

[dmills]

Interesting... here in Japan, I've had a full set for all my lenses for almost a month. Didn't realize they weren't shipping everywhere yet.

(they cost about $7 shipped from Amazon here)

[BPLOL]

Let's wait for the Ultrasonic Motor version 

[RS2021]

Let's wait for the Ultrasonic Motor version 

it better not be the micro motor...I want ring usm too.

[neuroanatomist]

These things were announced November 5th,
http://www.canonrumors.com/2012/11/canon-announces-new-lens-caps/
It really took them nearly four months to get them in to stores? I thought these had been available for months already.

Yes, it only took them four months.  For Canon, that's pretty damn fast... 

[eos650]

Seeing these prices, just reminds me of how much Canon screws us on all of their accessories . Like others here, I replaced my caps with cheap versions off eBay, years ago. I saved enough money that I don't feel bad if I lose one and they work just fine, even on my L-Series lenses .

I can't imagine why anyone would buy the Canon caps at these prices, other than vanity.

[serendipidy]

I am waiting for the velcro model...no pinch at all

[Dylan777]

Based on my 14yrs working with CMs in China, the cost should be around 27 to 38cents per cap(FOB). Plus US import duty tax 75%-200% on top of FOB, let just say duty tax at 200% at 38cents. The total cost is no more than $1.25US per cap for Canon.

[Gcon]

Are these thicker and heavier than the old caps? If so I won't bother for most of my lens except for perhaps ones that are a bit of a pain with the hood on - I'm thinking the 100mm f/2.8 IS macro USM, and perhaps my 70-300 f/4-5.6L IS USM and 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM.  My wide angle and standard zooms and primes seem fine with current caps.

I'd love a new cap for the 8-15mm f/4L fisheye - that "cap" sucks balls.

[TexasBadger]

Whenever I buy a lens, I also order a screw in lens cap from Adorama.  They never break or fall off and I have never lost one.

[ewg963]

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Wow.

$15 each PLUS shipping!! B & H usually ships small stuff like this free.

I've endured the inconvenience this long.... For that kind of money, I'll keep enduring.

+1

[noncho]

10$(+shipping) for piece of plastic that cost no more than 1$? Yeah right...
 

[NormanBates]

Wow! They look great! Just like the $2 knockoffs from ebay I've been using for years!

[Menace]

Finally!

[Stuart]

Over priced maybe but, finally here and one hopes shipping with all new lenses.

[skfla]

Canon can't stand for Nikon to hog the lime light.  So what if Nikon fans get the D7100.  Canon immediately graps back the initiative & responds to our needs with: The Center Pinch Cap!! The tech of yesteryear (with the prices of tomorrow).  Hoo Ray Canon!